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Get Physical

Why is exercise important?

In Sedgwick County, 38 percent of adults are overweight
and 24 percent are obese; while 16 percent of our children and young adults are
overweight. Obesity is a pandemic affecting all Americans either directly
or indirectly; it is costly to our bodies and our
bottom lines. Read more about
obesity in Sedgwick County in the Data Book.

The recommended amount of physical activity is at least 30 minutes of
moderate activity five or more times per week. Only 32 percent of Sedgwick County adults
get the recommended amount of physical activity.

What are the benefits?

What counts as exercise?

“Vigorous” exercise includes activities like jogging, running, fast
cycling, aerobic classes, swimming laps, singles tennis and racquetball.
These activities usually increase your heart rate, make you sweat and may
cause you to breath faster or with more effort.

“Moderate” exercise includes activities such as brisk walking,
gardening, slow cycling, dancing, doubles tennis or hard work around the
house.

How can I move more?

Overcome the Barriers

Many personal variables affect our plans to become more physically
active. Some include not having enough
time to exercise, lack self-motivation, or finding exercise boring. Some
people fear being injured or lack encouragement, support or companionship
from family and friends.

The
Barriers to Being Active Quiz can help you identify the types of
physical activity barriers that are undermining your ability to make regular
physical activity an integral part of your life.

Begin by choosing physical activities you enjoy.

Gradually build up the time spent doing the activity by
adding a few minutes every few days until you can comfortably perform a
minimum recommended amount of activity (30 minutes per day).

As the minimum amount becomes easier, gradually increase
either the length of time performing an activity, or increase the intensity
of the activity, or both.

Vary your activities both for interest and to broaden the
range of benefits.

Engage in
moderate-intensity physical activities at least 30 minutes five or more
days of the week.

Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of activity at a
time. For example, you can take 3-10 minute brisk walks at a time.